Deco eyes Chelsea exit after holding transfer talks with Fluminese

18 May 2010 19:57
"There's a strong possibility (of a move to Fluminense) but at the moment I can't confirm anything because I have a contract with Chelsea," said Deco, who obtained Portuguese citizenship in 2002 after leaving Brazil for Europe 13 years ago. [LNB]"I'm only going to decide after the World Cup." [LNB] Related ArticlesBoateng apologises to BallackJohn Terry: Champions League priority for AbramovichBarca to battle Chelsea for TorresAncelotti insists that Lampard will stay at ChelseaChelsea's open-top bus paradeWembley pitch farce resurfacesThe 32 year-old, who will join up with the Portugal squad on Wednesday for their World Cup preparations, said he would choose the best club project available. [LNB]"I'm not coming (to Brazil) to end my career. I'm coming to play. I believe I have a few more good years to play at a high level," he said. [LNB]Deco, who has a year left on his contract with Chelsea, won the Champions League with Porto in 2004 and Barcelona in 2006. [LNB]He joined Chelsea in June 2008 when Luiz Felipe Scolari, his former coach with the Portugal team, was in charge. [LNB]However, he has struggled for first team chances due to injuries and low form and missed their recent Premier League and FA Cup double celebrations in London. [LNB]

Source: Telegraph